How much does a Petroleum Chemist make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Petroleum Chemist in the United States is $82,190. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,051 to $92,345, with most professionals earning between $62,820 and $101,591.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Petroleum Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $62,820 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $72,051 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $82,190 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $92,345 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $101,591 US March 01, 2025
25% $72,051 10% $62,820 90% $101,591 75% $92,345 $82,190 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Petroleum Chemist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Petroleum Chemist in the United States. The base salary for Petroleum Chemist ranges from $72,051 to $92,345 with the average base salary of $82,190. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,706 to $96,429 with the average total cash compensation of $84,917.
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